Senior Simulation Software Engineer – Eurofighter Simulator

Job Description:

The job position is in the scope of the Eurofighter’s Training Simulator, which is training the pilots of one of the world's most advanced fighter jets. This simulator includes latest improvements that have been enhancing the capabilities of the fighter.

As part of the simulation team located in Getafe, you will be working in an international group with continuous contact with our German colleagues.

This position includes the following tasks:

- Derive system requirements from operational requirements for latest simulator functionalities.

- Update existing simulation models representing aircraft equipment.

- Implement software models (C++ and ADA)

- Create and perform unit/system/acceptance tests of the software (C++ / Python)

- Perform integration testing

- Manage suppliers

- Develop tools for our test & simulation systems (e.g. Code / ICD Generators)

- Coordinate the development with our international partners and customers

-Write documents according to the existing company processes.

Required Skills

- Advance level in software engineering: design parterns, development.

- Experiencie developing Artificial Intelligence and Reinforcement Learning algorithms (e.g PPO).

- Experience in procedural and object orientated programming

- Experience in unit, system testing and software integration

- Experience writing documentation in English according to the SW life cycle processes.

- Very good knowledge of tools / technologies:

  • DOORS
  • C++, Ada 95, QML, OpenGL
  • Scripting languages (Bash, Python, Powershell)
  • Linux: advance level is mandatory.
  • Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery (Jenkins) would be beneficial
  • 3rd generation of software version control Systems (Git)
  • Communication Protocols & Frameworks (TCP/IP, RS422, 1553, ...)

- Experience in the simulation domain and/or Eurofighter program (avionics, rehostings, visual systems) would be beneficial

- General Avionics knowledge is a plus.

- Proactivity is key

- Capability to work independently

- Analytical structured thinking

- Very good English written and spoken

- Availability to travel occasionally is mandatory (mainly within the EU). Average of 1 week each two months.

  • Vacation days and additional days-off along the year (+35 days off in total).

  • Attractive salary and compensation package.

  • Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance (40% remote work).

  • Collective transport service in some sites.

  • Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

  • On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

  • Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility  initiatives.

  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

  • Special rates in products & benefits.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing

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